Kerry Katona 'Planning Budget Wedding Inspired By Emmerdale'

Kerry Planning 'Emmerdale' Inspired Budget Wedding

Recently bankrupt Kerry Katona is reportedly planning a budget wedding after being inspired by one she saw on ITV soap 'Emmerdale'.

The Atomic Kitten singer - who was declared bankrupt for the second time last month - was forced to cancel her wedding to fiancé George Kay after no longer being able to afford it.

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Kerry Katona and George Kay

However, she is now said to be planning a pagan 'handfasting', which united characters Brenda Walker and Bob Hope on the soap.

While the ceremony is not legally binding, Kerry sees it as a public declaration of their love until they are able to afford a proper wedding.

A source told The Mirror: “She knows it’s a bit bonkers but she was really touched by their ceremony. It’s not legally binding, but as far as Kerry is concerned it’s a public declaration of her love and commitment to George.

"She says once she has money again, she’ll get married properly but for the time being this is perfect," they added.

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Kerry has been inspired by Brenda and Bob's 'Emmerdale' wedding

The couple are apparently set to tie the knot on 31 August - her daughter Molly's 13th birthday.

Kerry previously told New magazine that a wedding was 'no longer a priority'.

"Yeah, we can’t afford it. It’s not a priority – as long as we’re together, that’s the main thing," she said.

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Bankrupt stars
Kerry Katona(01 of11)
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Despite her fortune for her Atomic Kitten days and various relaity TV appearances, Kerry was officially made broke in 2008 when she failed to cough up the final £82,000 of a £417,000 tax bill. A turn as a housemate on 'Celebrity Big Brother' helped her to finally pay off her debts. (credit:Getty Images)
Shane Filan(02 of11)
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The Westlife star and property investor was made bankrupt in June 2012 when the housing market crashed, and left him owing more than €5.5m (£4.45m) to Ulster Bank and Bank of Ireland. (credit:Getty Images)
Martine McCutcheon(03 of11)
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Martine filed for bankruptcy in in 2013, when she amassed debts of £187,000. (credit:Getty Images)
Stephen Baldwin(04 of11)
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When Stephen defaulted on a mortgage payment in 2009, he filed for bankcruptcy claiming he was $2.3m in debt. (credit:Getty Images)
Joe Swash(05 of11)
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The former 'EastEnders' star was made bankrupt by London's High Court in 2009 after he failed to pay a £20,000 tax bill. (credit:Getty Images)
Peter Stringfellow(06 of11)
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Peter lost a reported $20m in 1992 after a failed attempt to crack America. (credit:Getty Images)
Christopher Biggins(07 of11)
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Mike Tyson(08 of11)
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The boxer owed both the US and British governments $17m in taxes, $750,000 to law firms and $300,000 to limo services and became bankrupt in 2004. (credit:Getty Images)
Donald Trump(09 of11)
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He may be a multi-billionaire, but Donald Trump has filed for corporate bankruptcy four times! However, he has never filed for personal bankruptcy. (credit:Getty Images)
Neil Morrissey (10 of11)
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Neil entered into an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) after a property scheme in which he invested collapsed, leaving him millions of pounds in debt. (credit:Getty Images)
MC Hammer(11 of11)
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One hit wonder MC Hammer's living beyond his means meant he was $13m in debt and filed for bankruptcy in 1996. (credit:Getty Images)